Sally Carol Ostini (ne Muscio)

1955 - 2023

Sally Carol Ostini passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at the age of 67 surrounded by family at Marian Hospital.

Sally was born December 17, 1955, at Sister's Hospital in Santa Maria, California to Harry and Alice (Locarnini) Muscio. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, St. Joseph's High School and graduated from Santa Clara University in 1978, where she chaired their Special Olympics program. She received her masters degree in Special Education from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.

Sally became interested in special education at an early age. When she was a sophomore in high school she began volunteering with Tri-Counties Regional Center. Sally was involved with VTC Enterprises for many years and was currently serving on their Board. She retired from teaching Special Ed with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District after 40 dedicated years.

Sally started working at The Hitching Post Restaurant while home from college during the summers, retiring in 2018.

She and her husband Bill were married on January 12, 1996 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Nipomo by their longtime spiritual advisor, Monsignor James Colberg.

She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and has been a CASA volunteer. She especially loved being with her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She loved her Catholic faith, her Los Angeles Dodgers and her cats JoJo and Gracie.

Sally is survived by her husband Bill Ostini of Santa Maria, her stepdaughter Stacey Ostini Mosti (Tony)of Peoria, AZ, brother Tom (Marianna) Muscio of Santa Maria and sister Nancy (Sam) Gross of Santa Barbara, nieces Amanda Gross of Newark, CA., Alison(Dan) Kalmick of Huntington Beach, Annalisa(Ryan) Schwartz of Tustin, CA, nephews Michael(Melissa) Muscio of Santa Maria, Anthony(Selah) Muscio of Los Angeles, CA, Brother-in-laws Frank(Jami) Ostini of Buellton, Mike(Debbie)Ostini of Santa Maria, Bob(Nancy) Ostini of Buckeye, AZ, sister-in-laws Terri(George) Stricklin of Nipomo, Annette(Chris) Dunning of New Braunfels, Tx and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by the Rosary at 7:00pm. A funeral Mass will be at 9:30am Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Marys, followed by burial at the Santa Maria Cemetery.

If you wish to make a donation in Sally's honor, Vocational Training Center, St. Mary's School or the Santa Maria Valley Animal Shelter were her favorites.

The family would like to thank Dr. Siri Khalsa, Dignity Hospice and especially the wonderful nurses at Marian Hospital.

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Published by Santa Maria Times on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Margie Shafer

March 22, 2023

In loving memory. Sally was a wonderful neighbor to our family for so many years on Cook Street and especially my mom and dad in their later years as she delivered communion to them weekly along with a nice visit. Such a kind woman with a great sense of humor. We will love you and miss you and your smile and laugh Sally.

Hilda R Jimenez

March 9, 2023

I remember her beautiful long hair and sweet demeanor. My sin was also in the special ed program she was a huge help with his transitioning.
Praying for comfort during this difficult time.

Karen Houlihan Frohoff

March 3, 2023

Sally and I were friends at St. Joseph High School and both chose careers working with children with special needs. I have many fond memories being in gymnastics with her and dance as well as coaching Special Olympics athletes. She had a generous heart and spirit and a beautiful smile. I pray her family finds peace and comfort during these difficult times. Rest in Peace! Karen Houlihan Frohoff, Atlanta, Georgia

Linda Smith

February 28, 2023

I am so saddened with the news of your loss of pretty Sally! She was one precious soul, who will be greatly missed out at the Hitching Post. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend her Rosary nor her Funeral for I will be out of town. Please accept my condolences and know my heart breaks with yours Bill that only lots of time heal! linda smith

Bobby Manfredi

February 28, 2023

Tommy, sorry to hear about your sister. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Anthony Fossa

February 28, 2023

I survived my High School years thanks to Sally and the Muscio family. The backroom of their house was my refuge for many consultations on life which came during late night visits with Sally listening to Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash. She was always my support system and soulful friend. I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace. Your work in this world will forever be in the hearts of the people you touched. Love, Anthony

Don Matter

February 28, 2023

So sorry for your loss.
I met you folks only once. It was at an Ostini Italian Swiss family BBQ at Waller Park in August 1974. Those gatherings were the best. Right?
My Nonna Innocenta (Cetina) Guerra was an Ostini; daughter of Pietro e Serafina Ostini.

I might try to make it Thursday. I´m in San Diego all day Wednesday.

Much aloha!

Lisa Murray

February 28, 2023

Sharing a bottle of bubbly, love of God, and her special laugh will be surely missed though never forgotten.
Put in a good word for us Sally you now have a front row seat, Lisa